The government is under increasing pressure to provide answers on how and why the blaze started and spread so quickly, leaving hundreds trapped inside the 24-story west London block.

Communities and local government secretary Sajid Javid promised swift action on Friday morning and said he would consider sanctioning the demolition of any other similar buildings deemed to be unsafe.

A review of all 4,000 high-rise accommodation blocks across the country is currently taking place to assess their safety.

The Queen and Duke of Cambridge visited survivors at a relief centre this morning and Theresa May was at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, after she was criticised yesterday for failing to meet victims.